God Loves You… No Matter What

Really. Really!
And we seek to be a place that loves you no matter what, too.
You matter to us, and you matter to God.
Love in action matters.
Authentic relationships matter.

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encouragement

Rooted & Renewed

October 15, 2025A Note from Pastor Jon Friends, Just over twelve weeks ago, I stepped away from day-to-day ministry for the first time in twenty years for a season of renewal leave. Before I left, I shared my hope to reconnect with my roots — to return to the places of my childhood, revisit the spaces that formed my faith, remember the mentors and friends who shaped my journey, and rest long enough to breathe deeply again. My prayer was…
Origins

I Am From…

October 1, 2025A Note from Pastor April Dear Friends, As a way of continuing our preparations for the Season of Origins, it was my honor this past Sunday to share a bit about my own family’s origin story. Using the powerful framework created by Elaine Enns & Ched Myers, in their book Healing Haunted Histories, I shared some storylines that were woven together from the Landlines, Bloodlines, and Songlines of my life, my family, and the land that has shaped…
Origins

Where I’m From

September 24, 2025A Note from Jen Coleman Dear Friends, The Land as a Living Witness Over the last several months, I’ve had the privilege of working with a small group of HUMC members exploring the history of our church, the Hilliard community, and central Ohio. Our purpose was to listen — to hear what the past could teach us about this place and the people who have lived here. I don’t think we knew exactly what we would discover, but…
authentic relationships matter, small groups

Authentic Community Matters

September 10, 2025A Note from Gaby Poliseno Dear Friends, I nervously pulled up to the coffee shop where I was meeting April and prayed that God would help me to not use any curse words in this meeting with my pastor. I have a bit of a sailor’s mouth at times and really did not want this to come through with April, as we were still getting to know each other and she was, after all, a pastor. April warmly…

Events

Gobble & Squash children's ministry faith finders fundraiser outreach mission

Gobble & Squash!

Children’s MinistryOutreach Fundraiser The turkeys are on the loose and the pumpkins are ready to party! From October 26 to November 5, you can send a flock of feathered friends and a patch of playful pumpkins to Gobble & Squash someone’s yard — just to let them know you’re thinking of them (and to support a great cause!). For $20, the Faith Finders will stealthily place wooden pumpkins and turkeys* in your friend’s yard for 24 hours. Feeling a little nervous about becoming their next target?…
RIPPLES retired persons meal

RIPPLES 55+ Meal

All persons aged 55+ are invited to a midday meal on Monday, October 27, 1pm, at Olive Garden (Hilliard). RIPPLES = Retired Independent Persons Praising, Laughing, Eating, & Socializing! RSVP to Louann Liming (contact church office for contact info, 614.876.2403, info@hilliardumc.org).
Origins

Storylines Small Group (4pm option)

Storylines:Doing Our Origins Work Together Facilitator: Pastor April Blaine Two options: 4 Wednesdays at 4pm starting October 15 or 6:30pm starting October 29* This four-week small group will help us explore the deep threads of our own stories as we move through the Season of Origins. *Start date change (from October 22). On October 22 we encourage you to attend the public talk with Dr. Belinda Gore at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Together we’ll reflect on three “lines” that shape…
Wednesday Community Supper

Community Supper

Free Hot Meal:Dine In orCarry Out 5:30-6:30pmWednesdays(school year)Menu listed below All Welcome! This community outreach meal is prepared by Hilliard UMC folks for our neighbors to share in food and fellowship. Invite your friends to stop by, or take them a meal, whether connected to Hilliard UMC or not! Lots of volunteer opportunities! Volunteers always welcome & needed. Cooks start at 3pm, setup team at 4:30pm, serving team at 5:15pm, and cleanup team and dishwashers at 6pm. We also need…

Giving

Thank you for helping to share the no-matter-what love of God with Hilliard and beyond! Your generosity is making a real difference, friends, and we are humbled and grateful to be in partnership with you.

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